John Kennedy actually said...

"Mr. President, Mrs. Kennedy and I are delighted to be your guests and we are proud to be here among your people."

"The United States, although not a party to the Accords, declared that it 'would view any renewal of the aggression in violation of the agreements with grave concern and as seriously threatening intern..."

"We are confident that the Vietnamese people will preserve their independence and gain the peace and prosperity for which they have sought so hard and so long."

"We are prepared to help the Republic of Viet-Nam to protect its people and to preserve its independence."